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September is Meaning and Purpose: We are social beings who need to belong to groups. When we don’t feel that we are part of groups our stress and anxiety levels can go up. Reducing social isolation lowers stress levels and the risk to mental and physical…Suicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally ending your life. If you're reading this because you have, or have had, thoughts about taking your life, it's important you ask someone for help. It's probably difficult for you to see at this time, but you're not alone and not…I'm worried about my child's mental health
Does your child need urgent help? If it's an emergency call 999. If it's not life threatening. Call NHS mental Health Crisis Support Line on 111 and press option 2 (24/7) for anyone of any age in Norfolk and Suffolk. The video below…Stress in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
Why are children and young people effected by stress? Children and young people today are facing many pressures from many different sources. They are experiencing stress at school (homework, fitting in, bullying, tests), stress at home (parental separation, poverty, divorce, family expectations), and worldwide media…Anxiety in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
Is it normal for children and young people to feel anxious? Anxious behaviour is common in children and young people. Most learn to deal with fears and worries. However, help may be needed if: They feel anxious more than other children/young people of their age and…Depression in children and young people
What is the difference between low mood and depression in children and young people? Low mood may come and go, whereas depression is when a child or young person is struggling with feelings of sadness over a long period of time that won't go away.…Self-harm in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
What is self-harm in children and young people? Self-harm is when someone does something to intentionally hurt themselves. Often a child or young person may self-harm to soothe deep sadness or express overwhelming emotions that they can’t communicate in words or clear thoughts. They might self-harm…Resources to support the wellbeing of young adults and families
Emotional Wellbeing Gateway website - has information, advice and resources on mental health issues. (The site allows you to do a keyword search for local community support groups in your area.) Wellbeing Suffolk – The wellbeing service provides a range of online courses and webinars. Wellbeing in Education…Suicidal feelings in children and young people
The above Suffolk Mind video titled 'Understanding Suicide', helps explain why someone, whether they are an adult or young person, may feel suicidal due to unmet emotional needs. If you know someone in immediate danger of taking their life Call 999. If the person is…